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Microsoft Cloud Outage Disrupts NS Travel Services and Businesses Across NL

Oct 30, 2025

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Microsoft Cloud Outage Disrupts NS Travel Services and Businesses Across NL

Accidental configuration error in Azure cloud disrupted train ticketing and bike rentals and some services may still show residual issues

Business

Tech

How a Dutch Takeover of Chip-Maker Nexperia Sparked a Global Supply Crisis

Oct 29, 2025

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How a Dutch Takeover of Chip-Maker Nexperia Sparked a Global Supply Crisis

Trade secrets theft and fears of European "gutting" pushed the Netherlands to seize control of a Chinese-owned chipmaker, now both sides are blocking exports and car production hangs in the balance

Business

Tech

Report Says €8 Million in Dutch Tech Linked to Secret Russian Defence Project

Oct 23, 2025

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Report Says €8 Million in Dutch Tech Linked to Secret Russian Defence Project

An international investigation ties at least eight Netherlands-based firms to supplies routed via intermediaries for Russia’s “Harmony” seabed monitoring network; Dutch authorities and companies say they follow sanctions.

Legal

Tech

New EU Entry/Exit System Starts at Dutch Airports and Borders

Oct 17, 2025

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New EU Entry/Exit System Starts at Dutch Airports and Borders

Phased rollout starts Oct 20 for non-EU travellers, with biometric checks and digital records replacing passport stamps ahead of a full switch by April 2026.

Economy

Tech

NS Will Switch All Station Boards to Dark Mode by Late October

Sep 22, 2025

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NS Will Switch All Station Boards to Dark Mode by Late October

New dark-blue displays aim to boost readability and cut power use (up to 30% with new screens), with bullet-style alerts and limited multilingual announcements to follow.

Breaking

Tech

Helicopter Research to Map Groundwater in Northern Netherlands Begins August 1

Jul 16, 2025

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Helicopter Research to Map Groundwater in Northern Netherlands Begins August 1

From August 1 to February, helicopters will scan the subsurface in three provinces to support safer, smarter groundwater extraction and conservation.

Tech

Military Growth Meets Regional Resistance in Groningen

Jul 9, 2025

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Military Growth Meets Regional Resistance in Groningen

Province demands environmental protections, infrastructure upgrades, and resident involvement as military presence in the region grows.

Economy

Tech

AI Factory in Groningen One Step Closer With €70 Million From the Government

Jun 27, 2025

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AI Factory in Groningen One Step Closer With €70 Million From the Government

With the investment nearing €200 million, a factory with a supercomputer and innovation hub could position the North as a leading AI region in Europe.

Business

Tech

AI-Powered Weeding Robot Tested on Groningen Farm

May 27, 2025

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AI-Powered Weeding Robot Tested on Groningen Farm

A new trial featuring an AI-powered weeding robot is being conducted near Mensingeweer in Groningen. It provides a solution for farmers looking for alternatives to herbicides and labour shortages.

Environment

Tech

Nuclear Power Plants Are Considered for Construction in Groningen Province

May 16, 2025

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Nuclear Power Plants Are Considered for Construction in Groningen Province

Despite political and local resistance, Eemshaven remains under official review as one of four possible sites for new Dutch nuclear power plants.

Economy

Tech

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